Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold Sapper John France

Sapper John France

The interior features a brown leather sweatband measuring 48 mm in width

An Order of the Star of the Romanian People's Republic

Constructed of brown porcelain

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold Sapper John FranceIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measures 48. 10mm (w) x 42. 83mm (h), loss of lacquer to the eyes and nose, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: The RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana Italian Social Republic) was a paramilitary unit in Northern Italy which was under Fascist control and occupied by the German Army. The metal smiling skull was worn on the beret surrounded by a gold embroidered bullion wreath.